How to perform Gaussian optimization for a polymeric structure?

I am trying to perform Gaussian optimization of a polymeric structure with 250 atoms. It is made up of only C and H atoms with several aromatic phenyl ring interlinked by C=C. Every time I am...

04 January 2021 9,616 2 View

Can I calculate discharge of streams/ watersheds in GIS without field data?

I am required to do a project where I have to calculate discharge of streams/ watersheds in a high altitude area with extremely treacherous terrain. Will it be possible to achieve this objective...

27 December 2020 9,101 5 View

Ideal sample size calculation for a descriptive study ?

I wish to estimate the expression of two types of markers by immunohistochemistry in the biopsy specimens of a particular type of cancer, and correlate their expressions with clinical parameters...

20 September 2020 9,662 6 View

If one publishes in a journal with impact factor >1.4 and which is not included in NAAS list of journals, will the paper be equally valued by ICAR?

I understand the difference between NAAS score and Impact Factor but is it okay to publish in a non-NAAS, high IF journal? How will it be valued in ICAR interviews and related recruitments?

10 September 2020 7,575 3 View

How to explain EDS for concrete?

Is carbon element is present in concrete EDS, if yes how??

19 July 2020 5,248 8 View

How can I perform sensitivity analysis using R?

I have below model: X = A*B Where A = a list of values with Lognormal distribution (size = 13) and B = another list of values with Lognormal distribution (size = 13) How can I perform 1st...

05 July 2020 1,963 1 View

We have some proteomics data from 2017 and 2018 for which the raw files are missing, but we have the processed raw data. Is the data publishable?

We are missing some mass-spec raw files from 2017 and 2018 when deposition of raw files were not mandatory. Since most of the journals now require raw file availability through ProteomeXchange,...

14 June 2020 6,064 1 View

Why second stage juveniles are used for DNA extraction from nematode for identification purpose? Can I use female or male for the same purpose?

I am working on rice root knot nematode. For identification purpose mostly second stage juveniles are used. I wonder why females or males are not used commonly for the same purpose? I am using...

26 March 2020 7,419 3 View

Is there any alternative cheaper TaqMan universal master mix available in the market other than Thermo with similar sensitivity?

I am looking for a cheaper TagMan master mix for qPCR. I use FAM labeled primers for gene expression, does anyone have any suggestions

17 March 2020 1,105 2 View

What is the effect of Bejan number on heat transfer applications?

In our case the Bejan number decreases with the increase of mass flow rate or Reynolds number of the multiphase fluids through a packed bed. However, if mass flow rate increases Nusselt number,...

27 December 2019 6,088 3 View

How to analyze a particular region of my simulation box in GROMACS?

Hi, I am using GROMACS 5.1.4 to simulate water in contact with a surface. I am only interested to calculate some properties of water near the surface. Let's say at a distance of x nm from the...

03 March 2021 9,989 2 View

How to get onecolumn document from standard IEEE ACCESS LateX template?

I have prepared a manuscript in IEEE Latex template, but for some purpose, I need to prepare a word file as well (detailed format is not required). Compared to two column .tex file, one column...

02 March 2021 1,830 3 View

How can the modification of garden soil cause global warming?

Hello, I am working on a soil project and I found a primary research article that tests how the modification of agricultural soil can cause global warming, using a thermal collector, however I...

02 March 2021 7,161 3 View

How Relativistic effects is one reason for lanthanide contraction?

The Lanthanide contraction which is the decrease in ionic radii of the elements in the lanthanide series from atomic number 57, lanthanum, to 71, lutetium, is due to poor shielding of the 4f...

01 March 2021 2,272 4 View

Does anyone know how to plot my station to a section plot on Ocean Data View (ODV)?

I made a vertical section plot with WOA .nc file on ODV, and now I want to plot my stations (csv. file) in it. Does anyone know how to import my points to the section? They are two different...

01 March 2021 3,610 1 View

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01 March 2021 1,290 2 View

Can someone suggest a way to prepare slides to observe under confocal microscope for observing fluorescent tagged proteins??

I am growing the cells on coverslips and transfecting the fluorescent tagged protein directly on them. Then i want to observe these cells under confocal microscope. Currently i am just using...

01 March 2021 6,142 3 View

Is there a deep reason for using the squared modulus of the wave function as the probability density of the existence of the particle?

I think we were all surprised at the first time we got to know quantum mechanics that the squared modulus of the wave function is the probability density of the existence of the particle? The role...

28 February 2021 6,282 9 View

How can I convert .vesta file to a .cif file?

I've used the "export data" option in Vesta software to convert my unit cell into a cif file however when I use that cif in atomsk it shows error such as "can't read the position of atom 0". If I...

28 February 2021 4,966 3 View

What information can be had from raman at higher wavenumber?

i have recorded raman spectra of strontium oxide thin film. the spectra were recorded in the range 400 to 4000 cm-1. i have reference to peaks upto 1000cm-1. but i couldn't find literature for...

26 February 2021 2,499 1 View